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## [Peloton Excercise workout data retreival](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/peloton-excercise-workout-data-retreival/100181)

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**Author:** [@robchur](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/robchur)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2026 21:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/peloton-excercise-workout-data-retreival/100181 "2026-01-18T21:48:46Z")

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I'm attempting to pull data from my Peloton subscription workout data on a daily basis and place in a local DB or Cloud Spreadsheet but those can come later. There are unsupported APIs that are used by a small number of…

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## [I fear any integration with BroadLink is dead?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-fear-any-integration-with-broadlink-is-dead/101517)

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**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2026 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-fear-any-integration-with-broadlink-is-dead/101517 "2026-07-23T11:05:06Z")

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I fear any integration with BroadLink is dead? Anyone know of any other ways to communicate to BroadLink devices? Has not been updated in years? New BroadLink app works, but old e-control app even though it can be d…

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## [Face recognition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/face-recognition/100677)

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**Author:** [@sulaiman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sulaiman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2026 19:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/face-recognition/100677 "2026-03-28T19:06:48Z")

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hello can you help me to install (node-red-contrib-facial-recognition) node ?? i tried to install this node but it is failed to install

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## [Flowfuse Dashboard autofocus to widget?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-autofocus-to-widget/99785)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 November 2025 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-autofocus-to-widget/99785 "2025-11-27T16:15:34Z")

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Is there a way of specifying autofocus on a D2 widget, such as a text input widget, other than by using a ui-template to create the text input widget?

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## [name.toLowerCase is not a functiom](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/name-tolowercase-is-not-a-functiom/100120)

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**Author:** [@ZainH](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ZainH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2026 01:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/name-tolowercase-is-not-a-functiom/100120 "2026-01-09T01:15:35Z")

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please help. i am trying to get the access token with a http request (post) and the msg.payload has the cfedentials, but I get the error below my flow My credentials the error error name: "TypeError" message: "na…

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## [Error when loading "Extended example using the IIFE client (external)"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-when-loading-extended-example-using-the-iife-client-external/99748)

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**Author:** [@fortunebizkit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fortunebizkit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2025 12:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-when-loading-extended-example-using-the-iife-client-external/99748 "2025-11-23T12:27:13Z")

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Hi Folks, I am new (noob) to node-red and trying out the uibuilder. I am also a noob to front end technologies. I followed the steps under "A first-timers walkthrough" in this link ( UIBUILDER Documentation v7) I am d…

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## [Gauge - set the value to "-" if nothing has been injected yet?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-set-the-value-to-if-nothing-has-been-injected-yet/99751)

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**Author:** [@markost](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markost)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2025 17:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-set-the-value-to-if-nothing-has-been-injected-yet/99751 "2025-11-22T17:31:31Z")

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Is it possible to change or add an option to set the gauge node value to "-" or something that indicates that the value is not minimum if nothing has been injected into the node yet?

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## [Link Call without timeout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-without-timeout/100226)

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**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 January 2026 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-without-timeout/100226 "2026-01-23T16:22:11Z")

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Per this post - Can the above be implemented to increase the usefulness of link call nodes. I think it would be a nice additional option.

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## [Node-RED 5 is here. 🎉 What it means for industrial teams](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-is-here-what-it-means-for-industrial-teams/101245)

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**Author:** [@sumitshinde-84](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sumitshinde-84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2026 07:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-is-here-what-it-means-for-industrial-teams/101245 "2026-06-10T07:02:59Z")

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Node-RED 5 is here, and it’s a meaningful upgrade for anyone building flows in production environments. It improves the editor experience, brings better structure for managing complex projects, and makes debugging and c…

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## [Highlight connections when selecting / clicking a node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/highlight-connections-when-selecting-clicking-a-node/102024)

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**Author:** [@bushlander](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bushlander)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 October 2026 08:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/highlight-connections-when-selecting-clicking-a-node/102024 "2026-10-31T08:24:05Z")

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I suggest that when you click a single node all connections are highlighted going in and out. Nothing too fancy just enough to differentiate from all the other connections. This would assist in tracing rouge or unneeded…

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## [Language in the code editor context menu is incorrect (NR5)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/language-in-the-code-editor-context-menu-is-incorrect-nr5/101324)

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**Author:** [@duycop](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duycop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2026 07:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/language-in-the-code-editor-context-menu-is-incorrect-nr5/101324 "2026-06-20T07:51:33Z")

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I am using Node-RED 5.0 and noticed that the right-click context menu inside the function node is in French, while everything else is in English. I think this is a bug. My guess is that the editor (like Monaco or Ace Ed…

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## [Why is express a dependency?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-express-a-dependency/100727)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 April 2026 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-is-express-a-dependency/100727 "2026-04-07T12:17:05Z")

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Isn't the dashboard served by either RED.httpNode || RED.httpAdmin express apps? I believe that since Node-RED already has it, express should be defined as a peerDependency

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## [Changing favicon on the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-favicon-on-the-dashboard/99967)

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**Author:** [@michaelbusry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michaelbusry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2026 12:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-favicon-on-the-dashboard/99967 "2026-01-13T12:02:29Z")

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I've gone through searches all day and tried many different instructions to change the favicon and I can't get anything to work, thought it did once and now doesn't. Can someone send me the instructions to add my custom…

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## [Wait until node, sensor.time and input\_datetime](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wait-until-node-sensor-time-and-input-datetime/101167)

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**Author:** [@hansjeu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hansjeu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2026 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wait-until-node-sensor-time-and-input-datetime/101167 "2026-06-01T11:38:47Z")

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I use Node-red in Home assistent. I have the two variables: 1.sensor.time 2.input\_datetime.stop\_airco I would like to use the "wait until node". The node must wait until the time is stored in input\_datetime.stop\_air…

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## [Tapo contact and flood sensors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-contact-and-flood-sensors/100844)

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**Author:** [@Gbalfour](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gbalfour)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 16:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tapo-contact-and-flood-sensors/100844 "2026-05-04T16:24:30Z")

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Hi, I am using node-red-contrib-tapo-hub to successfully access data from several Tapo t310 temp / humidity sensors. Is it currently possible to access the state of tapo's contact (door) sensors or flood sensors using …

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## [Hi need a bit of guidance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hi-need-a-bit-of-guidance/100043)

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**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 December 2025 22:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hi-need-a-bit-of-guidance/100043 "2025-12-29T22:04:15Z")

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i have a switch node that outputs either true or false . when it outputs true i want it to publish (cmnd/tasmota\_dht11/TelePeriod 10) and when it outputs false i want it to publish )cmnd/tasmota\_dht11/TelePeriod 40) m…

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## [Problem by using node-red-contrib-opcua for PLC backup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-by-using-node-red-contrib-opcua-for-plc-backup/101182)

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**Author:** [@Petonius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Petonius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2026 14:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-by-using-node-red-contrib-opcua-for-plc-backup/101182 "2026-06-04T14:10:45Z")

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Hi, I have a problem with reading out data from PLC to make a backup. I use node-red-contrib-opcua client node and Browser node for it. The data(Recipes of a machine) are send to specified datablock of Siemens S7-1500…

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## [Anyone here gotthe RasPi AI Hat2+?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-gotthe-raspi-ai-hat2/101442)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 July 2026 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-here-gotthe-raspi-ai-hat2/101442 "2026-07-10T19:13:58Z")

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(Gotta ask somewhere.) Background: I have one and just go it working. But it uses docker (I never have and am new to it). You have to wait a few minutes for the docker to start. I'm wanting to get some code to detec…

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## [The BigTimer doesn't seem to recognize the latitude/longitude](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-bigtimer-doesnt-seem-to-recognize-the-latitude-longitude/101014)

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**Author:** [@left4nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/left4nodered)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 May 2026 07:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-bigtimer-doesnt-seem-to-recognize-the-latitude-longitude/101014 "2026-05-14T07:25:14Z")

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I want to trigger an automation from sunset to sunrise with BigTimer node. The following picture is how I configure it. So the Sunrise tomorrow should be 06:03AM according to Google(which I verified), and the current ti…

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## [Replicate CURL -F arguments for plate-recognizer on-prem API call](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/replicate-curl-f-arguments-for-plate-recognizer-on-prem-api-call/99947)

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**Author:** [@glossyio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/glossyio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 December 2025 00:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/replicate-curl-f-arguments-for-plate-recognizer-on-prem-api-call/99947 "2025-12-16T00:48:34Z")

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This should be an easy-ball question for folks, but it's not connecting for me right now, so I would appreciate help. How do I build a node-red message that goes to an http request node that represents the curl below? T…

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## [Node-RED: Infinite path appending during recursive FTP directory traversal](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-infinite-path-appending-during-recursive-ftp-directory-traversal/100019)

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**Author:** [@manel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 December 2025 07:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-infinite-path-appending-during-recursive-ftp-directory-traversal/100019 "2025-12-25T07:43:45Z")

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I am using Node-RED (v2.1.4) and node.js v14.17.0 to monitor an FTP server (FileZilla) where a Dahua IP camera uploads snapshots. By default, the camera creates a deeply nested directory structure: DEVICE\_ID / YYYY-MM-D…

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## [MCP server that lets AI agents read, edit, and deploy Node-RED flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mcp-server-that-lets-ai-agents-read-edit-and-deploy-node-red-flows/101890)

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**Author:** [@ljmerza](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ljmerza)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2026 23:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mcp-server-that-lets-ai-agents-read-edit-and-deploy-node-red-flows/101890 "2026-10-09T23:30:00Z")

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An open-source MCP server that lets AI clients interact with Node-RED through structured tools. What it can do: :magnifying\_glass\_tilted\_right: Understand existing flows — search nodes, inspect connections, trace wire…

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## [node-red-contrib-matter-dynamic 0.2.4 with WindowCoveringDevice](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-matter-dynamic-0-2-4-with-windowcoveringdevice/99903)

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**Author:** [@MLSDOR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MLSDOR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2025 22:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-matter-dynamic-0-2-4-with-windowcoveringdevice/99903 "2025-12-22T22:56:17Z")

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Did anyone tested window blinds (WindowCoveringDevice) with "node-red-contrib-matter-dynamic 0.2.4"? What is the JSON configuration for it?

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## ["link call": option to jump in editor to the calling "link in" node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-option-to-jump-in-editor-to-the-calling-link-in-node/101510)

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**Author:** [@protonmw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/protonmw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2026 06:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-call-option-to-jump-in-editor-to-the-calling-link-in-node/101510 "2026-07-22T06:50:28Z")

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Hi all, It would be nice to have an option to jump the editor view to the "link in" node a "lank call" node is calling. Thanks!

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## [Credential is missing from storage oracle DB 26ai](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credential-is-missing-from-storage-oracle-db-26ai/100535)

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**Author:** [@sidisl16](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sidisl16)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 March 2026 04:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/credential-is-missing-from-storage-oracle-db-26ai/100535 "2026-03-17T04:50:21Z")

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We have implemented storage module using Oracle DB 26ai, but credential is missing while storing into DB, hash which storage function receives doesn't have the credentials. So the credential go away when we restart the n…

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## [Send "text" from node red to home assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-text-from-node-red-to-home-assistant/101325)

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**Author:** [@ebnerjoh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebnerjoh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2026 08:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-text-from-node-red-to-home-assistant/101325 "2026-06-20T08:16:59Z")

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Hello, I have a msg.payload with the following content as a string: "13h 58min" I want to display this value in my home assistant. Somehow I am not able to figure out how to do this. I thought I can to this with a He…

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## [Help with Bitpool Edge BACnet needed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-bitpool-edge-bacnet-needed/100329)

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**Author:** [@atlochowski](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/atlochowski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2026 21:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-bitpool-edge-bacnet-needed/100329 "2026-02-07T21:19:39Z")

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I have object like this and I want change its value to True. Can you help me? What should I put into inject node to change value to True?

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## [Connecting Raspberry Pi DSI Display for Node-RED Dashboard / Local HMI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-raspberry-pi-dsi-display-for-node-red-dashboard-local-hmi/101294)

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**Author:** [@Laakso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Laakso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2026 12:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-raspberry-pi-dsi-display-for-node-red-dashboard-local-hmi/101294 "2026-06-17T12:38:28Z")

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Hi everyone, Many of us run Node-RED on a Raspberry Pi for IoT projects, home automation, or industrial monitoring. While the web-based Dashboard is great, having a dedicated local touchscreen can make the system much m…

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## [Dashboard language depending on the browser language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-language-depending-on-the-browser-language/101249)

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**Author:** [@GiovanniG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GiovanniG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2026 08:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-language-depending-on-the-browser-language/101249 "2026-06-11T08:54:27Z")

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Hi, I'm going to duplicate the dashboard and its pages in another language, which way looks the best for it? I've tried the module node-red-preferred-language, I connected it on HTTP in module, on the HTTP in I've selec…

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## [Matter-bridge on Windows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-bridge-on-windows/100147)

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**Author:** [@sammachin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sammachin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 January 2026 09:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-bridge-on-windows/100147 "2026-01-12T09:46:57Z")

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Is anyone here running my Matter Bridge on Windows, any issues or tips? I'm wondering where the default file storage ends up, on linux it would be in ~/.matter Got a user on GitHub having trouble but I don't have any Wi…

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## [Cve-2026-111497](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cve-2026-111497/102053)

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**Author:** [@kieran.harriman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kieran.harriman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 November 2026 13:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cve-2026-111497/102053 "2026-11-04T13:35:15Z")

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Hey there, I utilize node red as printing function for various applications within the business. There has been a concern brought forth by the internal security team of a potential security encroachment. The version of…

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## [Zwave and mqtt help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-and-mqtt-help/100748)

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**Author:** [@fogmajor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fogmajor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 April 2026 21:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/zwave-and-mqtt-help/100748 "2026-04-11T21:06:57Z")

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Good Evening Is there a tutorial for zwavejs using mqtt Thanks in advance Andrew

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## [Modbus server Address assigning issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-server-address-assigning-issue/101478)

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**Author:** [@aminulhaq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aminulhaq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 August 2026 12:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-server-address-assigning-issue/101478 "2026-08-13T12:15:38Z")

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Hi i am using node-red-contrib-modbus 5.4 and use modbus server and wientek tk8071ip hmi as modbus tcp/ip the connection is happend perfectly i have set holding register at numeric display on hmi with address 4x01 to 4x0…

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## [Dynamic Web Socket URL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-web-socket-url/100316)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 February 2026 17:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-web-socket-url/100316 "2026-02-05T17:50:18Z")

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I have a flow that connects to Blitortung.org web socket. There are 10 available web sockets. Is there any way to dynamically set the web socket url incase the web socket fails to connect? I could create all the we…

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## [Popup windows from a sidebar expanded view](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/popup-windows-from-a-sidebar-expanded-view/101097)

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**Author:** [@Drun555](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Drun555)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 May 2026 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/popup-windows-from-a-sidebar-expanded-view/101097 "2026-05-21T13:53:37Z")

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I've been thinking about my experience with NodeRED for a long time, and I finally realized that the inability to quickly switch between function nodes really irritates me. While thinking about possible ways to fix this…

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## [Suggestions on TCP/Port ping via NR since the old 'node-red-contrib-tcp-ping' module is crashing NR?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestions-on-tcp-port-ping-via-nr-since-the-old-node-red-contrib-tcp-ping-module-is-crashing-nr/99721)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 November 2025 00:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestions-on-tcp-port-ping-via-nr-since-the-old-node-red-contrib-tcp-ping-module-is-crashing-nr/99721 "2025-11-22T00:37:58Z")

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Suggestions on TCP/Port ping via NR since the old 'node-red-contrib-tcp-ping' module is crashing NR?

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## [Grabbing one frame every few seconds from an RTSP camera: exec node with ffmpeg or something lighter?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grabbing-one-frame-every-few-seconds-from-an-rtsp-camera-exec-node-with-ffmpeg-or-something-lighter/102077)

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**Author:** [@VisuDock](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/VisuDock)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 November 2026 20:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grabbing-one-frame-every-few-seconds-from-an-rtsp-camera-exec-node-with-ffmpeg-or-something-lighter/102077 "2026-11-08T20:24:47Z")

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What is the lightest reliable way to get one still image every few seconds from an RTSP camera inside a flow? The approach I keep seeing is an inject node every 5 seconds into an exec node that runs ffmpeg with -rtsp\_tr…

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## [Possible to be notified from Dahua intercom to Amazon Echo, talk two way and open the door?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-be-notified-from-dahua-intercom-to-amazon-echo-talk-two-way-and-open-the-door/100331)

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**Author:** [@GiovanniG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GiovanniG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 February 2026 10:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-to-be-notified-from-dahua-intercom-to-amazon-echo-talk-two-way-and-open-the-door/100331 "2026-02-11T10:14:23Z")

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Hi, much stuff is involved here, get noticed by intercom by CGI commands I don't know if possible, notify Alexa about the incoming call is possible I've read, establish a two way audio can be possible by SIP? I guess.. t…

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## [State value to set for "s7.1.DBs.DB1.\_2\_0" has to be type "boolean" but received type "string"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-value-to-set-for-s7-1-dbs-db1-2-0-has-to-be-type-boolean-but-received-type-string/100089)

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**Author:** [@edstobi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edstobi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2026 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/state-value-to-set-for-s7-1-dbs-db1-2-0-has-to-be-type-boolean-but-received-type-string/100089 "2026-01-05T22:12:29Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m sending an initialization from Node-RED to ioBroker for a Siemens LOGO. The initialization is sent, but I keep getting this error: State value to set for "s7.1.DBs.DB1.\_2\_0" has to be type "boolean" bu…

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## [Using Node-RED as the trigger layer for a multi-agent AI workflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-as-the-trigger-layer-for-a-multi-agent-ai-workflow/101114)

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**Author:** [@Emily241](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Emily241)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 May 2026 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-as-the-trigger-layer-for-a-multi-agent-ai-workflow/101114 "2026-05-23T08:26:10Z")

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Wanted to share a setup we have been running where Node-RED handles the trigger and routing layer for a multi-agent AI workflow. The basic idea: Node-RED watches for events (webhooks, email triggers, scheduled intervals…

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## [How to convert json text into json object inside the msg object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-json-text-into-json-object-inside-the-msg-object/100323)

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**Author:** [@CoderN](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CoderN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 February 2026 11:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-json-text-into-json-object-inside-the-msg-object/100323 "2026-02-06T11:42:26Z")

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I have a flow that synchronize the states of 2 instances of Home Assistants. The output of sqlite query feeds a sensor node on another Home Assistant. An example output of the msg is like: \[ { "state": "1", "s…

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## [UK Private Weather Station Locations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uk-private-weather-station-locations/100087)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2026 09:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uk-private-weather-station-locations/100087 "2026-01-05T09:35:23Z")

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Today the best way to find your nearest weather station data is via the map at https://wow.metoffice.gov.uk/. This page is being retired; the blog post about it says: After more than a decade of supporting crowd-sourc…

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## [Modbus TCP connection to node red replying with errors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tcp-connection-to-node-red-replying-with-errors/101241)

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**Author:** [@joeltackie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joeltackie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2026 21:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tcp-connection-to-node-red-replying-with-errors/101241 "2026-06-11T21:16:38Z")

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I am to connect node-red to a modbus server on the same network (LAN) Using node-red-contrib-modbus palette I keep getting this error; As shown in image 1 {"enc":true,"type":"error","data":{"name":"Error","message":"P…

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## [Quick fix to revert the behaviour of closing the editor window](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/quick-fix-to-revert-the-behaviour-of-closing-the-editor-window/101228)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 June 2026 05:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/quick-fix-to-revert-the-behaviour-of-closing-the-editor-window/101228 "2026-06-09T05:46:25Z")

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Can anyone improve on this quick fix? Problem: Clicking outside the editor window used to close it, and since recent updates this behaviour was changed. (I believe this change may be reverted in a future update but not…

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## [Uibuilder kiosk mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-kiosk-mode/99777)

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**Author:** [@mrCodeBot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrCodeBot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 November 2025 21:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-kiosk-mode/99777 "2025-11-25T21:10:07Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has experience building UIs with uibuilder in a Linux environment. I’m running Node-RED in kiosk mode and need to support user input, but I’m having trouble getti…

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-contrib-homie-home-assistant-discovery - Homie MQTT devices to Home Assistant discovery](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-homie-home-assistant-discovery-homie-mqtt-devices-to-home-assistant-discovery/100904)

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**Author:** [@labodj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/labodj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 19:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-homie-home-assistant-discovery-homie-mqtt-devices-to-home-assistant-discovery/100904 "2026-05-04T19:26:11Z")

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Hi all, I wanted to share a new Node-RED node I extracted while cleaning up the Home Assistant discovery side of my Labo Smart Home work. The important part is that this node is not LSH-specific. It is a generic Homie…

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## [Dashboard tab has gone blank](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-tab-has-gone-blank/99766)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2025 14:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-tab-has-gone-blank/99766 "2025-12-05T14:45:02Z")

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Hey All, I was working on my flows this morning and all of a sudden my backend dashboard tab went blank. Meanwhile the front end is still in tact and working properly. I don't see anything unusual in the logs node…

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## [Tado authentication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-authentication/100782)

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**Author:** [@maximarco](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maximarco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 April 2026 08:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-authentication/100782 "2026-04-19T08:50:49Z")

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I just installed node-red-contrib-tado-client. I managed to configure the tado-get node to get the auth link and retrive the info about the zones. When I change the token to simulate that it is expired I have to re-do …

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## [Ui\_tabulator Node - tickedCross Selection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-tabulator-node-tickedcross-selection/100313)

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**Author:** [@Chris378](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chris378)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 February 2026 05:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-tabulator-node-tickedcross-selection/100313 "2026-02-06T05:59:03Z")

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Hello All I\`m using the ui\_tabulator Node. In the table I have a column "tickedCross", and this column is editable. The editParams-value "tristate" is false. But when I clieck on this column in any row it shows this …

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## [Switch your FlowFuse Dashboard nodes from \`elementSizer\` to \`ffElementSizer\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-your-flowfuse-dashboard-nodes-from-elementsizer-to-ffelementsizer/102123)

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**Author:** [@n-lark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/n-lark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2026 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-your-flowfuse-dashboard-nodes-from-elementsizer-to-ffelementsizer/102123 "2026-11-10T16:25:20Z")

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Hi all, a heads-up for anyone creating or maintaining custom nodes for FlowFuse Dashboard (Dashboard 2.0). FlowFuse Dashboard v1.35.0 deprecated $.fn.elementSizer and $.fn.elementSizerByNum. Use ffElementSizer and ffEle…

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